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HF04 KTL

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,631 mi
Last recorded155,631 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 KTL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 155,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 140,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 127,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 124,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 119,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 119,276 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 114,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 114,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 108,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing both edges

offside front door mirror damaged

rear exhaust close to rear brake compensator

rear shock outer covers insecure & rubbers perished

slight imbalance front brakes

slight runout offside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2011 108,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing both edges

offside front door mirror damaged

rear exhaust close to rear brake compensator

rear shock outer covers insecure & rubbers perished

slight imbalance front brakes

slight runout offside front brake

Pass 23 Mar 2010 105,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 62,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped.

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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HF04 KTL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,851 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF04 KTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF04 KTL registered?

HF04 KTL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is HF04 KTL safe to buy?

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